How To Fix 9J256 - You have not selected any valid items

9J256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: You have not selected any valid items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J256 - You have not selected any valid items ?

  The SAP error message 9J256, which states "You have not selected any valid items," typically occurs in the context of transactions where item selection is required, such as in sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management. This error indicates that the system did not find any items that meet the criteria for processing the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  No Items Selected: The user may not have selected any items in the transaction screen.
  Invalid Item Status: The items that were selected may not be valid for the transaction due to their status (e.g., they may be blocked, deleted, or inactive).
  Selection Criteria: The criteria used to filter items may not match any existing items (e.g., incorrect plant, storage location, or other parameters).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain items.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the master data or transaction data that prevent items from being recognized